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Ellen comes out

Ellen DeGeneres came out as a lesbian on primetime American television in April 1997, in a milestone for LGBT representation in popular culture.

Ellen DeGeneres came out as a lesbian publicly in April 1997 鈥� and so did the fictional character she played in her self-titled sitcom. The Puppy Episode would be watched by more than 40 million people and represented a milestone for LGBT representation in popular culture.

Lucy Burns speaks to the episode鈥檚 writer and executive producer Dava Savel.

Picture: Comedian Ellen DeGeneres and actress Anne Heche attend the 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 1997 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. (Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage)

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